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Atherosclerosis is not the only possible cause of a heart attack (myocardial infarction), and women are more prone to alternative causes than men.
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Why ingredient changes don’t always mean healthier food | Layne Norton, Ph.D.
This clip is from episode # 380 of The Drive which was released on 1/19/26.
In the full episode, we cover:
-The core arguments against seed oils: the four main claims underlying the idea that seed oils are uniquely harmful, and how well they hold up once major confounders are addressed
-The historical trials that shaped the debate: the Minnesota Coronary Experiment, Sydney Diet Heart Study, Rose Corn Oil trial, and later studies replacing saturated fat with polyunsaturated fat
-Mechanisms and causality: LDL cholesterol, oxidized LDL, linoleic acid (omega-6), inflammation, -Mendelian randomization, and why lifetime LDL exposure matters more than per-particle oxidation risk
-Practical takeaways: industrial processing concerns, cooking oils, real-world dietary fat choices, and how to prioritize nutrition relative to calories, activity, and overall lifestyle factors
Listen (Ep. # 380) to the full episode on my website or your favorite podcast player.
The evolutionary argument against eating seed oils | Layne Norton, Ph.D.
This clip is from episode # 380 of The Drive which was released on 1/19/26.
In the full episode, we cover:
-The core arguments against seed oils: the four main claims underlying the idea that seed oils are uniquely harmful, and how well they hold up once major confounders are addressed
-The historical trials that shaped the debate: the Minnesota Coronary Experiment, Sydney Diet Heart Study, Rose Corn Oil trial, and later studies replacing saturated fat with polyunsaturated fat
-Mechanisms and causality: LDL cholesterol, oxidized LDL, linoleic acid (omega-6), inflammation, -Mendelian randomization, and why lifetime LDL exposure matters more than per-particle oxidation risk
-Practical takeaways: industrial processing concerns, cooking oils, real-world dietary fat choices, and how to prioritize nutrition relative to calories, activity, and overall lifestyle factors
Listen (Ep. # 380) to the full episode on my website or your favorite podcast player.
Seed oils, saturated fat, and the tradeoff people miss | Layne Norton, Ph.D.
This clip is from episode # 380 of The Drive which was released today (1/19/26).
In the full episode, we cover:
-The core arguments against seed oils: the four main claims underlying the idea that seed oils are uniquely harmful, and how well they hold up once major confounders are addressed
-The historical trials that shaped the debate: the Minnesota Coronary Experiment, Sydney Diet Heart Study, Rose Corn Oil trial, and later studies replacing saturated fat with polyunsaturated fat
-Mechanisms and causality: LDL cholesterol, oxidized LDL, linoleic acid (omega-6), inflammation, -Mendelian randomization, and why lifetime LDL exposure matters more than per-particle oxidation risk
-Practical takeaways: industrial processing concerns, cooking oils, real-world dietary fat choices, and how to prioritize nutrition relative to calories, activity, and overall lifestyle factors
Listen (Ep. # 380) to the full episode on my website or your favorite podcast player.
Social media personalities have been challenging conventional wisdom on atherosclerosis, but their evidence doesn’t hold up to scrutiny.
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Why higher VO₂ max is important | Peter Attia
This clip is from episode # 379 of The Drive which was released on 1/12/26.
In the full episode, we cover:
-Use the base-and-peak model to structure your week, knowing what belongs in “base,” what belongs in “peak,” and how to combine them without breaking recovery
-Choose the right approach for your time budget, with clear guidance for ~150 minutes/week, moderate training volumes, and high-volume scenarios
-Execute aerobic work correctly without lab testing, including how hard it should feel, how long to hold it, and how to progress
-Implement VO₂ max training the way Peter prescribes it, with clear guidance on pacing, recovery, and dosing
-Measure progress knowing when lab tests matter, when field tests are enough, and why most wearable metrics mislead
-Apply the framework across starting points, including beginners, metabolically unhealthy trainees, older adults, women, and higher training ages
-Understand Peter’s updated thinking on zone 2 training and how recent debates do (and do not) change real-world prescriptions
-Avoid the traps that waste years of training, including misapplied intensity, under-dosed volume, poor recovery, and the wrong metrics
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The holy grail metric of longevity | Peter Attia
This clip is from episode # 379 of The Drive which was released today (1/12/26).
In the full episode, we cover:
-Use the base-and-peak model to structure your week, knowing what belongs in “base,” what belongs in “peak,” and how to combine them without breaking recovery
-Choose the right approach for your time budget, with clear guidance for ~150 minutes/week, moderate training volumes, and high-volume scenarios
-Execute aerobic work correctly without lab testing, including how hard it should feel, how long to hold it, and how to progress
-Implement VO₂ max training the way Peter prescribes it, with clear guidance on pacing, recovery, and dosing
-Measure progress knowing when lab tests matter, when field tests are enough, and why most wearable metrics mislead
-Apply the framework across starting points, including beginners, metabolically unhealthy trainees, older adults, women, and higher training ages
-Understand Peter’s updated thinking on zone 2 training and how recent debates do (and do not) change real-world prescriptions
-Avoid the traps that waste years of training, including misapplied intensity, under-dosed volume, poor recovery, and the wrong metrics
This AMA episode (Ep. # 379) is available exclusively for premium members. Become a member now to watch or listen on my website or your favorite podcast player.
Social media personalities have been challenging conventional wisdom on atherosclerosis, but their evidence doesn’t hold up to scrutiny.
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Hey everyone, I’m preparing for a podcast next week with my friend Jeff Cavaliere (@athleanx ). Please share questions or topics you’d like us to explore in the comments.
